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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Tucson Happenings September 21-23, 2012 Over 45 Events


FRIDAY, September 21, 2012
What:STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. . The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. As USA Today says, “STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.” STOMP. See what all the noise is about. Check out the website HERE
When:September 21 at 8pm AND September 22 at 2 & 8pm
 Where:Tucson Music Hall 260 S Church Ave 
Cost: Special Family 4 pack discount!!! Broadway in Tucson showtimes on 9/21 and 9/22 Use the code FAMILY, it will direct you to a specific seating section where you can get 4 tickets for $116 (plus TM fees).  It saves you up to $40.  The offer is valid until Thursday, September 20 at 11:59pm.Get tickets HERE


What:Storytunes, an hour long musical extravaganza for the kids! We'll play games, read stories and sing all kinds of fun songs!! The program tends to aim more towards toddlers, but all kids are welcome!
When:10-11amFRIDAY, September 21, 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE
What:Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins Apple Harvest  and Corn Festival Sweet corn picked at the peak of the season is a treat you won’t want to miss! Many other vegetables will be available for you-pick. Enjoy hot roasted sweet corn and a great day of family fun on the farm! Peaches galore- with all kinds of products to purchase too!
When:8 AM – 5:30 PM  FRIDAY, September 21, 2012
 Where:6405 W Williams Rd (map & directions) Willcox, AZ 85643 520.384.4685
Cost:Free to visit

What:Tucson Greek Festival Greek food, beer and wine. Live music and folk dancing, kids' rides, import sales, lectures, food demonstrations, jewelry and art."Thirty-seven years ago, our community began sharing with Southern Arizona our hospitality, food, music, dance, and Faith. Today, this annual event thrives because of the efforts of many members of our local Community, and it is through their loving and generous efforts that we offer you this experience of Greece!"Free ticket for Thursday or Sunday HERE For more information go HERE 
When:Thursday through Sunday, September 19-20-24, 2012 5pm-10pm on TH, 5pm-11pmFri and Sat., 12-6pm on Sunday.

Where:St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church 1145 E. Fort Lowell Road

Cost:$3 adult free for kids 12 and under 4 day pass for $5

Free Admission for Active Duty Military with ID Card
Free Admission for Seniors, age 60 and older SATURDAY ONLY 4 to 6 pm



What:Phantom of the Opera- Pain in the Mask Will the chorus girl Christine rise to the occasion after Diva Soprano, Carlotta, becomes mysteriously ill? Who will be seated in the mysterious Box #5…where programs disappear and ghoulish laughter echoes? Join the Gaslight gang as they transform the stage back to post-Revolution Paris to revive The Phantom Of The Opera – a love story of musical inspiration and hidden longing, along with a palate-pleasing portion of goofy song and dance!
When:6pm and 8:30pm FRIDAY, September 21, 2012
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Adults..$17.95Students & Military .$15.95Seniors (60+ years)..$15.95Children (12 & Under) .$ 7.95
What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town 
When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings
FRIDAY, September 21, 2012
 Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde

Cost:FREE- donations accepted
 What:Elemental Artistry Fire Dancing! Come see amazing fire dancers and all their tricks!

When:7pm FRIDAY, September 21, 2012
Where:Sky Bar 536 N. 4th Avenue
 Cost:FREE to watch (drinks and food vary)

What:Food Truck Round-up Savory and sweet this Friday will be full of local treats. We are corralling 13 local food trucks to park their wagons and sell you their flavorful fare. Bookmans Grant will host local food trucks from around the city. In addition to supplying you with the best foodie fleets we will also give you the chance to watch a fun silent film.
When:6-9pm FRIDAY, September 21, 2012
Where:Bookmans Grant
Cost:FREE

What:Reptile Ramble- Learn the essentials in understanding reptiles- free with admission- more info call 520-742-6455
When:10am-11amFRIDAY, September 21, 2012
Where:Tohono Chul Park 7366 N. paseo del Norte
Cost:free with admission to the park

What:Story Time at Bookmans!  A light snack and juice, so get your listening ears ready for some great hand selected stories for you to enjoy. Right after story time we will have a coloring activity.
Where:Bookmans Speedway
When:10am-11am  FRIDAY, September 21, 2012
Cost:FREE

What:UA Campus Recreation Night Zumba starts at 6pm.  Also games and light refreshments.
When:5:30pm-7pm FRIDAY, September 21, 2012
Where:UA Campus Rec Center 1400 E. Sixth Street
Coat:$5

SATURDAY, September 22. 2012
What:The Children’s Museum Tucson is celebrating Love of Literacy with a weekend full of literacy performances, hands-on activities, readings from local children’s authors, appearances with storybook characters like PBS’s Maya & Miguel, and more!Arizona Families will be there with Barefoot Books ambassador, Allison Diehl.  We will be making fun bookmark crafts and you can enter to win 1 of 2 stuffed backpacks filled with school supplies, Barefoot books and goodies!  
When:10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22 and Sunday, Sept. 23.Stories that Soar” performance each day at 11:30 am 
Where:200 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ.  
Cost:FREE

What:Jungle Jamboree  a free event for kids and their parents, with fun activities and yummy treats, and a chance to see a scene from the upcoming family adventure play The Jungle Book. Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre, West Campus. For more information call (520) 206-6986.
When:9-11am SATURDAY, September 22. 2012

Where:PCC West Campus 2202 West Anklam Road
Cost:FREE

What:Craft-apalooza at Bookmans Ina We’re getting comfortable today and making cozy pillows. That’s right, comfy pillows you can take home and snuggle up with! It will be fun for all, so make sure not to miss out! 
When:1-2pmSATURDAY, September 22. 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE

What:Outdoor Family: Bats & Bugs Bring the family out for a fantastic show and tell under the open skies at Florida Canyon. UA biologists Carl Olson and Ronnie Sidner will give us a glimpse into the amazing world of arthropods and bats and the important roles they play in the environment. Children ages 5-12 and their families. Reservations are required.UA Florida Canyon Research Center. Directions to meeting location will be provided with reservation. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.govWhen:6:30-9:00pmSATURDAY, September 22. 2012
Where:A Florida Canyon Research Center
Cost:FREE

What:Iron Giant This is the story a nine-year-old boy named Hogarth Hughes who makes friends with an innocent alien giant robot that came from outer space. Meanwhile, a paranoid U.S. Government agent named Kent Mansley arrives in town, determined to destroy the giant at all costs. It's up to Hogarth to protect him by keeping him at Dean McCoppin's place in the junkyard.
When:2pm SATURDAY, September 22. 2012
Where:Fox Theatre 17 West Congress Street
Cost:$5 $4 for students, seniors and military


What: Pima Air and Space Museum Young Kids Program Explore aviation with a focus on female aviators Ages 4-7. Go HERE reservations are required.
When: 1pm-2:30pmSATURDAY, September 22. 2012
Where:6000 E. Valencia Road
Cost:FREE with admission to museum

What:Tucson Mall Kids Club- Arizona Theatre Company this Saturday!!
Come and get theatrical with the Arizona Theatre Company! Shine brightly as the star in your very own show. Join us for fun theater games and acting lessons
When:10am-12noon SATURDAY, September 22. 2012
Where:Tucson Mall Kids Play Area
Cost:FREE

What:Everything Chile Festival- Learn how to roast, peel and prepare chiles. Kids can color and learn how to make chile ornaments (Thanks, Donna)
When:9am-1pmSATURDAY, September 22. 2012
Where:Bear Canyon Open Air Market 8987 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost:FREE

What:Brown Bag It!  $5 for a bag of books- Bear Canyon Library will provide a bag that you can stuff for $5
When:9am-4pmSATURDAY, September 22. 2012
Where:Kirk Bear Canyon Library 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost:$5 per bag ;)

What:Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins Apple Harvest  and Corn Festival Sweet corn picked at the peak of the season is a treat you won’t want to miss! Many other vegetables will be available for you-pick. Enjoy hot roasted sweet corn and a great day of family fun on the farm! Peaches galore- with all kinds of products to purchase too! 
When:8 AM – 5:30 PM
SATURDAY, September 22. 2012
 Where:6405 W Williams Rd (map & directions) Willcox, AZ 85643 520.384.4685
Cost:Free to visit

What:Lemonade and Cookie Free at Chick-fil-a El Con
When:10:30am-2pm
Where:Chick-fil-A El Con
Cost:FREE

What: Disney On Ice Dare to Dream- Donate Hair- The first 25 people that register to donate their hair (8"or more) will receive a complimentary Rapunzel necklace when they arrive that Saturday (advance registration is preferred) and ALL that donate hair will receive 2 complimentary tickets to the show and will get to take part in a fun event on opening night where they will get to meet Rapunzel.Girls that donate at least 8" of hair will also receive a a haircut free of charge.  We will be having the kids write messages of hope on Chinese Lanterns and will be launching them off outside the TCC that evening.  It is going to be amazing! Call Guest Services at 520.219.0650 for more information. Also, enter to win a family 4 pack of tickets to the Disney On Ice Dare to Dream HERE
When:September 22 10am-8pm
Where:Ross Court at Foothills Mall7401 N La Cholla Boulevard
Cost:FREE 


What:Poetry Joey Family Days is a  open house from  for youth of all ages and their families. Once a month, the stacks of the Center’s world renowned collection of poetry become over-run with youth writing, local music, games, interactive bookmaking workshops, science experiments, storytelling, creative movement activities and other poem-happenings that are designed to inspire youth and their families to explore the world around them through language.
When:10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Poetry Joeys workshops, including an infant and toddler sing-a-long class, are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
SATURDAY, September 22. 2012
Where:1508 East Helen Street (At Vine Avenue)
Cost:FREE

What:Storytime with Mr. T., the service dog!  Hear "Four Paws Down," and meet the dog who inspired the story!
When:SATURDAY, September 22. 2012 at 10:30am
Where:Mildred and Dildred at La Encantada
Cost:FREE

What:Storytime With Clifford, the Big Red Dog Costume Character, StorytimeJoin us today for a chance to meet costume character Clifford, the Big Red Dog. Bring your camera to take photos with Clifford following the stories.
When:Saturday September 22, 2012 11:00 AM
Where:Barnes and Noble Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd. Ste 100,  520-742-6402
Cost:FREE

What: Royal Princess Palooza! Does your kingdom have a Practically Perfect Princess? In the kingdom where Rebekah Grace holds court, there are no dragons or trolls, but daily chores that must be handled with royal grace. Even the court jesters (her brother & sister) can't stop the sometimes Pesky Princess from trying her best to be the Perfect Princess.Author of Rebekah Grace: The Practically Perfect Princess, Jennifer Humphries, joins UA BookStores for a Royal Princess Palooza! Children and parents are invited to enjoy story time, crafts, a princess photo shoot and face painting! It's sure to be a magical time!
When:September 22 from noon-2pm
Where:UA BookStores, Student Union Memorial Center
Cost:FREE 

What:Sonoran Arthropod Institute Community Day For Community Days, we have a full line-up of activities, from nature walks to workshops to special speakers.Beautiful Bees! For more info go HERE
Where:The gate in Gates Pass Road, 1/4 mile east of Kinney Road,
When:9am-3pm SATURDAY, September 22. 2012
Cost:FREE

What: Lowe's Build and Grow clinic-  Children get to make a cute wooden project and if this is your first time there get a free apron and goggles for each participating child.  Plus after each project child will receive a completion certificate and badge! Go HERE to pre-register! When: 10am-11amSATURDAY, September 22. 2012
Where:All Lowe's Locations
 Cost: FREE

What:Bilbo Baggin's 111st Birthday Party A special event hosted by a fan (thanks, Megan)
When:2pm- end?
Where: San Pedro House9800 E. SR 90, Sierra VistaAZ 85635
Phone: 520-508-4445
 
Cost:FREE


What:Chinese Health Day Chinese herbs and medicine, tai chi and martial arts.  Chinese food, recipes and tips.
When:8am-12noonSATURDAY, September 22. 2012
Where:Demeester Perfoamnce Center Reid Park
Cost:FREE

What:Loop Rawlins at Trail Dust Town- Former featured Cirque du Soleil performer doing all of his cool ropin', gun spinning and whip crackin' routines and  tricks!
When:6:30, 7:30 and 8:30pmSATURDAY, September 22. 2012
Where:Trail Dust Town
Cost:FREE

What:Puppet Muzik We're celebrating freedom of expression here at Bookmans this month, which is why we're excited to be having Puppet Muzik perform in our store! Puppet Muzik is a traveling puppet theater that NEVER fails to impress and amaze us! Come join us for this extra fun event!
When:3:30pm SATURDAY, September 22. 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE
What: Peace Day Family Storytime Join us for Nanini Library's 7th annual celebration of United Nations Peace Day. Create a practical act of peace by making wildflower seed balls! We'll sow the balls in the desert and give you one to take home. Stories and activities for families with children of all ages. Bring your smile for Peace Day photos.  Facilitated by the Nanini Teen Advisory Board.
When:10:30-11:15amSATURDAY, September 22. 2012
Where:Nanini Library
Cost:FREE

What:AZ Symphonic Winds  Music in the Park at the Laszlo Veres Amphitheater in Udall Park. Under the direction of Laszlo Veres, Southern Arizona’s premier community concert band continues an old American tradition with four different free evening concerts over four weeks. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy the show.
When:7-9pm SATURDAY, September 22. 2012
Where:Udall Park 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost:FREE

What:Phantom of the Opera- Pain in the Mask Will the chorus girl Christine rise to the occasion after Diva Soprano, Carlotta, becomes mysteriously ill? Who will be seated in the mysterious Box #5…where programs disappear and ghoulish laughter echoes? Join the Gaslight gang as they transform the stage back to post-Revolution Paris to revive The Phantom Of The Opera – a love story of musical inspiration and hidden longing, along with a palate-pleasing portion of goofy song and dance! When:6pm and 8:30pmSATURDAY, September 22. 2012
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Adults..$17.95Students & Military .$15.95Seniors (60+ years)..$15.95Children (12 & Under) .$ 7.95

What:Mad Science - Hands On Science: Bugs Students will get an opportunity to explore the world's most abundant animals with fun, hands-on activities. Students will be buzzing about this class for quite some time. For ages 5-12Registration Begins September 8, 2012, call 520-594-5490
When:2-3pmSATURDAY, September 22. 2012
Where:Sahuarita Library
Cost:FREE

What:The Green Gala - A Sustainable Masquerade Come join us for an eco-extravaganza, and dress up as your favorite tree or tree spirit, plant or elemental, in honor of the beautiful native trees that we will be planting this fall around Tucson... and the NEW Earth Walk Education & Event Center, Nursery & Earth Labyrinth that we begin building THIS FALL!The evening will include:Speakers ~ Musicians ~ Tree Hugging ~ Organic Delights ~ Costume Party ~ Organic Tincture Bar ~ Kid's Corner ~ Eco-Vendors ~ And More
When:7-11pmSATURDAY, September 22. 2012
Where:3761 E. River Road
Cost:$10 Door Donation**(No one will be turned away for lack of funds & we are ALWAYS looking for some volunteer work-exchange)

What:Sixth Annual Red Road to Well-briety Celebration return to a balance in our lives with traditional Native American teachings.  Free healthy Native food, raffles, children corner and a health and wellness fair.
When:6:30-8:30am Fun/Run/Walk Event 9am-3pm
SATURDAY, September 22. 2012
Where:San Xavier Rec Center 8549 S. J Mayor Drive
Cost:FREE
 SUNDAY, September 23, 2012

What:Brown Bag It!  $5 for a bag of books- Bear Canyon Library will provide a bag that you can stuff for $5
When: SUNDAY, September 23, 2012
Where:Kirk Bear Canyon Library 8959 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost:45 per bag ;)

What:Mother Goose Unplucked Play When:1-2pm  SUNDAY, September 23, 2012
Where:Live Theatre Workshop 5317 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost:$5-$8

What: Dungeons & Dragons Club Can't get enough fantasy? Try out our new Dungeons & Dragons Club where you'll be able to create your own heroes, battle monsters, and go on amazing adventures. Both beginners and experienced players welcome!
When:1-3pm  SUNDAY, September 23, 2012
Where:Murphy-Wilmot Library
Cost:FREE


What:The Children’s Museum Tucson is celebrating Love of Literacy with a weekend full of literacy performances, hands-on activities, readings from local children’s authors, appearances with storybook characters like PBS’s Maya & Miguel, and more!Arizona Families will be there with Barefoot Books ambassador, Allison Diehl.  We will be making fun bookmark crafts and you can enter to win 1 of 2 stuffed backpacks filled with school supplies, Barefoot books and goodies!  
When:10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22 and Sunday, Sept. 23.Stories that Soar” performance each day at 11:30 am 
Where:200 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ.  
Cost:FREE
What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town
When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings  SUNDAY, September 23, 2012
 Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde
Cost:FREE- donations accepted


 What:The Brubaker Brothers Music Under the Stars Since 1955, the Tucson Pops Orchestra has been sharing the joy of live music with audiences of all ages throughout Southern Arizona.  Founded by violinist Georges DeMeester and his collaborator Ernest Hoffman, this dedicated group of professional musicians first performed in various hotels throughout Tucson.  The “Pops” today performs at the renovated “DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center” named after the beloved founder of the Orchestra. 
When:7pm  SUNDAY, September 23, 2012
Where:DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center Reid Park
Cost:FREE

What:Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins Apple Harvest  and Corn Festival Sweet corn picked at the peak of the season is a treat you won’t want to miss! Many other vegetables will be available for you-pick. Enjoy hot roasted sweet corn and a great day of family fun on the farm! Peaches galore- with all kinds of products to purchase too! 
When:8 AM – 5:30 PM
SATURDAY, September 22. 2012
 Where:6405 W Williams Rd (map & directions) Willcox, AZ 85643 520.384.4685
Cost:Free to visit

What:Toy Train Museum Open House. Toy trains of different sizes and shapes will run, whistles blowing and bells ringing, on 16 different tracks. There are also exhibits of old toy trains, railroad memorabilia and a World War II vintage caboose
Where:Gadsden Pacific Toy Train Museum3975 Miller Ave.
When:12:30-4:30SUNDAY, September 9, 2012
Cost:FREE




What:Phantom of the Opera- Pain in the Mask Will the chorus girl Christine rise to the occasion after Diva Soprano, Carlotta, becomes mysteriously ill? Who will be seated in the mysterious Box #5…where programs disappear and ghoulish laughter echoes? Join the Gaslight gang as they transform the stage back to post-Revolution Paris to revive The Phantom Of The Opera – a love story of musical inspiration and hidden longing, along with a palate-pleasing portion of goofy song and dance!When:3 and 7pm  SUNDAY, September 23, 2012 
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Adults..$17.95Students & Military .$15.95Seniors (60+ years)..$15.95Children (12 & Under) .$ 7.95

What:Family Fondue Sundays - Kids eat FREE Sundays in SeptemberOur Four-Course Family Fondue Combination includes your choice of cheese fondue, salad, entrée featuring white shrimp, salmon, teriyaki sirloin, tenderloin and marinated chicken breast. For dessert choose from your choice of pure milk, dark or white chocolate fondue.Kids 12 and under will be given cheese, entrée and chocolate fondue. One child eats free for every paying adult. Additional three-course child's plates can be purchased for $13.00.

Teen Plate available for $17.00.Add a lobster tail for $12.00.  No additional coupons or discounts will be permitted for this event.
When:Sundays in SeptemberSunday, September 16, 2012
Where:The Melting Pot Tucson
Cost: $35.00 per adult.

2 comments:

  1. Wow, now I want to visit Tucson! We love Iron Giant and it looks like you all are going to have so much fun going on this weekend :)

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  2. Tucson is amazing! I love living in a city with such diversity!

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